IS : 5216 ( Part II)- 1982

Indian Standard

( Reaffirmed 2005 )

RECOMMENDATIONONSAFETYPROCEDURES ANDPRACTICESINELECTRICALWORK
PART II LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES

(First Revision)
Second Reprint JANUARY

1992

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621.3-74/-78

Copyright

1983

BUREAU
MANAK

OF
BHAVAN,

INDIAN

STANDARDS
MARC,

9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR NEW DEL:II 110002

Gr 6

June 1983

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Indian Standard
RECOMMENDATION ON SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES IN ELECTRICAL WORK
PQRT II
LIFE

SAVING TECHNIQUES

(First Revision)
Code of Practice for Power Inst-dation and Maintenance Sectional Committee, ETDC 20
Chairman SHRI P. C. MA~KODK* Members
SH~I B. C. ALVA SHRI T. N. R. RAO ( Altcrnuta) Sam M.J. ANANDAPUSTHY ELECTRICAL I~s~z0~0z (TECHNIOAL) TO THE GOVERNVENT OF TAMIL NADU ( Alternate ) SHRI P. D. BA~ADE SHRI R. C. BAJPAI ( Alternate ) SHRI V. S. BHATIA SHRI K. K. PANT (, Altcrnutr ) SERI K. V. CHAUBAL Kamataka Electricity Board, Bangalore to the Government of Chief Electrical Inspector Tamil Nadu, Madras

Representing
Gujarat Electricity Board, Vadodara

Tata Consulting Engineers, Siemens India Ltd. Bombay The

Bomhay

&RI K. S, JOSHI ( Altematt) CEIEF ELECTRICAL EN~INEEB Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways ) DEPUTY DIRECTOR STANDARDS (ELEo)-IV, RDSO ( &?rnut6 ) CEIZF ENQINEIE~ (E~zq)-I Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SURVEPOR OF WORKS (ELzo)-I ( Altsrnats ) Electrical Engineer to the Government Szrx B. L. DZSEPA~D~ Maharashtra, Bombay SHBI DZVENDER NATH Larsen 6r Toubro Ltd. Bombay Sam T. P. R. SARHA ( Alternate )

Federation of Electricity India, Bombay

Undertakings

of

of

l Shri P. C. Mankodi WBS the Chairman finalized.

for the meeting in which this rtandard:war (-dypalrt)

~cbZ!yri&t

1985

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Members
SHRI K. W. DHAIUCADIIIICAIII SHHI G. L. DUA SHRI S. K. SETHI f Al~crnolc I

Reprercnling Jyoti Ltd, Vadodara Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd, New Delhi

Maharashtra State Electricity Board, Bombay SARI D. J. HAYTA~ Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi M~nrmsn ( HY~R~+EI.~CTI~IC) DII~XTO~ (HED)-I (illter~fc) NGEF Ltd, Bangalore SHllI D. R. NRRLAPP \ Runny SHRI G. S. N. MUJ~TIIY (A&em&c) Organization, & Design Fact Engineering SHI~I K. P. R. PILLAI Udyogamandal SRRI C. R. R. M~NON ( Allcrnatc) Engineer-in-chiefs Branch, Army Headquarters LT-COL B. B. RAJPAL ( Ministry of Defence ) SHRI S. K. SHAIQ~ARI ( Alfernnfc ) Ltd, Corporation Enginrrring Construction SRRI Rax~rs RAY CIIOUDI~EIXI Bombay SHRI L. E. D. CRUZ ( AIternols) REPRESENTATIVE Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Secunderabad SHI~I R. CAAI<R ~VARTY ( _4Zternalc 1) SIII~I G. L. PAII~A ( Allernalc II ) The Bombay Electric Supply & Transport SKRI B. M. SAMANT Undertaking, Bombay SHRI V. ?. W.4n.4~~ ( Al!?mate ) Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking, New Delhi Snnr I. C. SANDER SHRI P. S. SAWHNEY ( Affcrnafc ) Chief Electrical Inspector, to the Government of SIrI% SAItnUL SINGH Punjab, Chandigarh SXRI D. S. UPPAL ( Alfcrnafe ) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Madras SHRI V. SATHYANATHAN SIIRI S. KRISIINARAJ ( Alfcrnofc ) Tariff Advisory Committee, General Insurance SRRI R. SATYABAL .4ssociation of India, Bombay SRRI K. K. MANDAL ( Alternate ) Chief Electrical Inspector, to the Government 01 DR T. C. SIDHAN Kerala, Trivandrum SAP.1 H. K. SITARAM The Calcutta Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Ltd,

SHRI S. K. PALIT ( Alfernafe) #Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi SHRI G. N. THADANI SRRI S. G. GOKHALE ( Alternate ) Kerala State Electricity Board, Trivandrum SRRI S. VAIDYANATHAN SIIRT R. VAXADARAJAN ( Alternate ) Director General, IS1 ( Ex-o~~c~o Men&r ) SHRI S. P. SACHDEV, Director ( Elec tech )

Secretary SRRI K. GAXESH Assistant Director ( Elec tech), ISI ( Continuedon puge 22 2

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Indian Standard
RECOMMENDATION ON SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES IN ELECTRICAL WORK
PART II LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES

( First Revision )
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision) was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 7 October 1982, after the draft finalized by the Code of Practice for Power Installation and Maintenance Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council. 0.2 Most accidents are generally due to carelessness and result in fall, Extreme care is therefore recomfire or electric shock to personnel. mended while working on, or in close proximity to live mains or apparatus. However, in cases of untoward accidents, the safety instructions are to be strictly adhered to with speed and precision by personnel. 0.3 The object of this standard ( Part II ) is therefore to cover, the DOs and DONTS instructions to be adhered to in the case of an accident and details of the life saving techniques in the event of all accidents to persons, whether minor or major. 0.4 This standard ( Part II ) covers in detail the various alternative methods of inducing artificial respiration to a victim of electric shock. A separate Indian Standard Electric Shock Treatment Chart is also under preparation for direct display. 0.5 This standard this standard. shall be read in conjunction with the other parts of

1. SCOPE 1.1 This standard ( Part II ) covers methods of dealing with electrical accidents and techniques for saving the life of a person who is affected. 3

IS I 5216 ( Part II) - 1982 2. ACCIDENTS 2.1 General 2.1.1 Most accidents are generally due to carelessness and result in fall, fire or electric shock. Extreme care should, therefore, be taken in connection with work on, or in close proximity to live mains or apparatus. 2.1.2 The DOS and DONTS instructions mentioned in Appendix of the standard should be strictly followed. A

2.1.3 In case of fire, the instructions given in 8 of Part I of this standard shall be strictly followed. 2.2 First Aid, Fire Fighting and Resuscitation 2.2.1 All technical staff should be familiar with first aid and artificial respiration techniques. They should be encouraged to obtain the Certificate of Proficiency issued by the St. Johns Ambulance Association. 2.2.2 All technical staff should be made familiar techniques and the equipment used in it. 2.2.3 The person-in-charge should also conduct respiration, rendering first aid and fire fighting. with fire fighting

drills

in

artificial

2.2.4 First Aid Box - A box containing first aid equipment shall be A periodical check shall be made kept handy for use when required. of its contents. Any deficiencies shall be immediately made up. 2.2.5 Stretchrs installations.
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Stretchers should be kept at all important

electrical

2.3 Reporting of Accidents 2.3.1 All accidents to persons; whether minor or major, fatal or nonfatal, including slight injuries ( when the injured person is capable of performing his dpties ), shall be immediately reported in according with the rules in force. First aid shall be rendered, where necessary. The injured person shall be sent to the doctor for medical.examination or the doctor sent for to attend on the patient. 2.3.2 The prwisionsof Section 33 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and Rules 44 and 44A of India Electricity Rules, 1956 shall be complied with for the purpose of intimation Bf accidents. 4

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2.3.3 Departtint Reports - Every accident shall be thoroughly investigated and recorded. The records should show the date and time of the accident, name of person or persons involved,. nature of injury, name of investigating persons, their findings and preventive action taken, if any. 3. TREATMENT 3.1 General 3.1.1 In most cases of electric shock and collapse, it is the lungs and the diaphragm ( the thin sheet of muscles which lies below the lungs ) that stop working and there is a very good chance of revival by applying quickly artificial respiration. Methods of artificial respiration generally used are described in 4 and all persons concerned should qualify themselves by practical study and drill in the treatment for electric shock according to these methods. 3.1.2 While rendering artificial resuscitation, violent operations shouldbe avoided as injury of the internal organs may result from excessive and sudden pressures. 3.1.3 In cases of severe shock, respiration is seldom established under an hour while 3 to 4 hours or more might be found necessary to restore normal breathing. It is, therefore, essential that in all cases of electric shock where the condition of the patient is doubtful or the patient is unconscious or not breathing, artificial resuscitation should be continued until death is diagnosed by a physician or until rigor mortis sets in. 3.2 Removal From Contact FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK

3.2.1 If the person is still in.contact with the apparatus that has given him shock, switch off the electric circuit at once. If it is not possible to switch off the circuit quickly, no time should be lost in removing the body from contact with the live conductor. 3.2.2 The victims body should not be touched with bare hands, instead rubber gloves should be worn. However, if the rubber gloves are not available the victim should be pulled off from the live conductor by his coat, shirt, etc, if they are not wet or with any other dry cloth or even dry newspaper fold.ed into 3 or more thicknesses. Wooden rods or broom handle may also be used to raise the body or to detach it from live conductor. A good plan is to stand on dry board or * stool or on few layers of.thick newspaper -bundles or even dry sacking and remove the victim from the live conductor. the 3.3 Preliminary Stepm - If the patients clothes are smouldering, The doctor should be immediately sparks should first be extinguished. 5

IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 1982 sent for and, in case the breathing given in 3.4 should be taken. ( 3.4 Immediate Action to Recover has stopped, immediate action as

Patient

3.4.1 When a man has received a severe electric shock, his breathing usually stops. In accidents of this kind, speed may save the injured mans life. Hence, no time should be wasted in sending for a doctor but the patient should not be neglected during this period. 3.4.2 The patient should not be placed in such a position which may bringpressure on the burns he may have sustained. He should also not be exposed to cold. Stimulants should not be administered unless recommended by a doctor. Cold water may be given in small quantities in cases of electric fire or asphyxia and smelling salts may also be administered in moderation. 3.4.3 Artificial respiration without interruption, until natural breathing is restored, should be continued. Cases are on record of success after about 3 to 4 hours effort and even more, 3.4.4 R suscitation should be carried on at the nearest possible place of accident. The patient should not be removed from this place until he is found breathing normally, and then also moved only in a lying position. Should it be necessary due to extreme weather conditions or other reasons to remove the patient before he is breathing normally, he should be kept in a prone position, and placed on a hard surface or on the floor of a conveyance, resuscitation being carried on during the time that he is being moved. 3.4.5 A brief return of spontaneous respiration is not a certain indication for terminating the treatment. Not infrequently, the patient, after a temporary recovery of respiration, stops breathing again.. The patient should be watched, and if normal breathing stops, artificial respiration should be resumed at once. 3.5 Upon Recovery - When, the patient revives, he should be kept lying down and not allowed to get up or be raised under any If the doctor has not circumstances without the advice of a doctor. arrived by the time the patient has revived, he should be given some stimulant, such as a teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a small glass of water, or a drink of hot ginger, tea, or coffee. The patient. should then have any other injuries attended to and be kept warm, being placed in the most comfortable position. 3.6 First aid treatment should be given to all the burns. 6

IS : 5216 ( Part II) - 1982 4. ARTIFICIAL 4.0 General 4.0.1 The various methods of-artificial respiration usually adopted are described below for general information only, and are not meant to replace the method actually followed in the area concerned in accordance with Rule 44 of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956. 4.0.2 Schafers method is the most common method used for artificial respiration and has been described in 4.1. There are some other methods In recent of artificial respiration described in 4.2 to 4.7 also in use. years, many countries have changed over to more efficient ones, though Schafers method has the merit 01 being the least-exhausting to perform and not requiring the use of any apparatus or appliances. 4.0.3 The first action the rescuer should take as he reaches near the victim is to disengage him from the live circuit. The instructions given in different methods of artificial respiration should be followed, euen $-the patient appears dtad. As soon as possible, feel with your fingers in the patients mouth and throat and remove any foreign body ( tobacco, artificial teeth, etc ). If the mouth is tight shut, pay no more attention to it until later. Do not stop to loosen the patients clothing, but immediately begin actual resuscitation. Every moment of delay is serious. 4.0.4 All concerned should be advised to study and pro@r guidance as many methods of artificial respiration 4.1 Schafers Prone Pressure Method practise under as possible. RESPIRATION

4.1.1 Lay the patient on his belly, one arm extended directly overhead, the other arm bent at elbow and with the face turned outward and resting on the second hand or forearm, so that the nose and mouth are free for breathing. ( see Position 1, Fig. 1 ,). 4.1.2 Kneel, straddling the patients thighs, #th your knees placed at such a distance from the hip bones as will allow you to assume Position 1 shown in Fig. I. Place the palms of the hands on the small of the back with fingers resting on the ribs, the little finger just touching the lowest rib, with the thumb and fingers in a natural position, and the tips of fingers just out of sight ( see Position 1, Fig. 1 ). 4.1.3 With arms held straight, swing forward slowly so that the weight of your body is gradually brought to bqar upon the patient. The shoulder should be directly over the heel of the hand at the end of the forward swing ( see Position 2, Fig. 1 )- DO not bend your elbows. This operation should take about two seconds. 7

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~OSlflON

POSltlON 2

f IOSlTION 3
FIG. 1 SCHAFERS METHOD

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so as to completely remove the

After 2 seconds, swing forward again, thus repeat deliberately 12 to 15 times a minute the double movement of compression and relaxation, a complete respiration in 4 or 5 seconds.
NOTE - Pressure should not be excessive and should be suited to the size and body structure of the patiexit. Pressure should be applied gradually and not suddenly.

4.1.4 As soon as this artificial respiration has been started and while it is being continued, an assistant.should loosen any tight clothing about the patients neck, chest or waist. Keep the patient warm. Do not give any liquids whatever by mouth until the patient is fully conscious. 4.1.5 To avoid strain on the heart when the patient revives, he should be kept lying down and not allowed to stand or sit up. If the doctor has not arrived by the time the patient has revihed, he should be given some stimulant, such as one teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a small glass of water, or a hot drink of coffee or tea, etc. The patient should be kept warm. 4.1.6 A brief return of natural respiration is not a certain indication for stopping the resuscitation. Not infrequently, the patient, after a temporary recovery of respiration, stops breathing again. The patient should be watched and, if natural breathing stops, artificial breathing should be resumed at once. 4.1.7 In carrying out resuscitation, it may be.necessary to change the operator. This change should be made without losing the rhythm of respiration. By this procedure no confusion results at the time of change of operator and a regular rhythm is kept up. 4.2 Silvesters Method ( Arm-Lift Chest-Pressare Method ) This, method is illustrated. in Fig. 2. The patient is laid on his back. His arms are grasped above the wrists and drawn first upward and then above the head until they touch the floor. Then they are brought back to the chest and pressure is exerted in.a downward direction. The main defect of this method is that the tongue which .is a boneless mass of muscle, having lost its tone due to lack of respiration, tends to fall back and block the wind pipe in about 50 percent of the cases, causing a choke. So, a second operator has to pull out the tongue and hold it so. But, sometimes no second man may be available. If, however, a large thick pad is placed behind the shoulders, so that the head lies dangling downward& the tongue does not seem to obstruct.

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POSlTlON

POSITION
FIG. 2

SILVESTERS METHOIJ ( ARM-LIFT CHEST-PRESSURE METHOD )

4.3 Eves Rocking Method - This method is illustrated in Fig. 3. In this method, the patient is placed prone on a stretcher and his hands tied .to its frame. He is then rocked by tilting the stretcher 4Y down and 459 up repeatedly. Such special rocking stretchers are unlikely to be available readily. It may, however, be possible to use light twowheeled hand-carts for the purpose and the method is worth trying. In the case of children this method is very easy to apply. The op;&o; stands holding the child in his hands and rocks in this manner. been claimed that the rocking which is peculiar to this method induces greater circulation of blood in the body and brain, helping earlier recovery,

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POSITION

POSITION FOR ADULTS

POSITION

I FOR
FIG. 3
CHkDReN

POSITION

EYES Rocxrlvo E;f

METHOD

IS : 5216 ( Part II ) - 1982 4.4 Hip-Lift Back-Pressure Method

4.4.1 Though this method has the drawback that it is the most exhausting to the operator and difficult to apply if the victim is heavy, it is useful when the victim has been injured in the upper part of the body-chest, neck, shoulders or arms, or where due to lack of space, it is difficult to use the arm-lift back-pressure method. 4.4.2 Place the victim prone with his face on one side and resting on the back of one hand which is bent at the elbow. The other arm is extended so that the hand is above the head. Straddle the victim at the level of his hips, kneel on one of your knees and put your other foot on the ground near his hip opposite the kneeling knee. 444.3 Place your hands on the middle of his back just between the shoulder blades with your fingers spread downwards and outwards and Now rock forward and allow the weight of thumbs nearly touching. your body to exert slow, even pressure downwards till resistance is met. 4.4.4 Release the pressure quickly, remove your hands from the victims back, rock backwards and slip your fingers underneath the hip bones ( not waist ). Lift his hips 10 to 15 cm, keeping your arms straight and not bending your elbows to facilitate lifting. This lifting causes air to be sucked into the lungs. 4.4.5 Lower the victims hips thus completing the full cycle. There If a second man is available, he should be about 12 cycles per minute. can relieve the first operator after one of the lift phases. 4.5 Arm-Lift Back Pressure Method

4.5.1 This is called Nielsons Method in Denmark and has been modified by Professor Drinker of USA. The modified method is illustrated in Fig. 4. The subject lies prone with both arms folded and hands resting, one on the other, under his head. The arms are grasped above the elbow and lifted until firm resistance is met. This induces active inspiration. Then they are let down and pressure applied on the back to cause active expiration. 4.5.2 The movements in this method follow the sequence given below:

a) Position 1 - Place victim prone ( that is, face down ) with his arms folded with one palm on the other and head resting on his Kneel on one or both knee at victims cheek over the palms. head. Place your hands on the victims back beyond the line of armpits, with your fingers spread outwards and downwards, the thumbs just touching each other. t2

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POSITION

POSITION

,POSlTlON

Fxo. 4 NIELSONSARM-LIFT BACK-PRESSURE METHOD

b) Position 2 - Then

gently rock forward keeping arms straight until they are nearly vertical thus steadily pressing the victims back. This completes expiration.

c) Position 3 - Synchronizing the above movement, rock backwards, releasing pressure and slide your hands downdard along the victims arms and grasp his upper arm just above the elbows. Continue to rock backwards.
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d) Position 4 - As you rock back, gentIy raise and pull the victims arms towards you, until you feel tension in his shoulders. This expands his chest and results in respiration. To complete the cycle, lower the victims arms and move your hands up for initial position. 4.5.3 This method is considered to be the best, being most effective, easy to teach and fairly easy to perform. a person receives electric shock it is 4.6 Pole-Top Method -When most important that the artificial respiration is started without any loss of time whatsoever. Indeed, the non-neglect of the first few minutes is so necessary that in the USA where a good deal of live line work is done, a method of artificial respiration, called the Pole-Top Method, has been developed. The victim of the shock will t~ hanging by his safety belt and the rescuer ascends the pole, supports the victim astride his own safety belt and rhythmically compresses the victims abdomen widh both hands while he is being lowered to the ground. He is then Several cases of changed on to one of the more effective methods. successful operation of,this method have .been reported. The need for not wasting any time whatsoever in starting artificial respiration cannot, therefore, be overemphasized. 4.7 Mouth-To-Mouth
Method

4.7.1 Piace victim on his back. Place his head slightly downhill, if possible. A folded coat or similar object under victims shoulders will Tilt head back, so that the chin points help maintain proper position. straight upwards.

4.7.2 Grasp victims jaw as illustrated in Fig. 5 ( Position 1 ) and raise it upward until lower teeth are highep than upper teeth; or place fingers on both sides of jaw near ear lobes and pull upward. Maintain jaw position throughout resuscitation period to prevent tongue from blocking air passage. 4.7.3 Take a deep breath and place your mouth over victims mouth Pinch the victims ( see Position 2, Fig. 5 ) making air-tight contact. nose, shut with thumb and forefinger or close nostrils by pressing your cheek against them. If you hesitate at direct contact, place a porous If an infant, place your mouth over its cloth between you and victim. mouth and nose. 4.7.4 Blow into victims mouth ( gently, if an infant ) until his chest rises. Remove your mouth to let him exhale, turning your head to hear outrush of air. The first 8 to 10 breaths should be as rapid as victim Will resporid, thereafter rate should be slotied to about 12 times a minute ( 20 times if an infant ). 14

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POSlTlON

1 MOUTH-TO-MOUTH

POSlTlON

FIG. 5 4.7.5 i%ngs io Remember

METHOD

a) If air cannot be blown in, check position of victims head and jaw and recheck mouth for obstructions, then try again more forcefully. If chest still does not rise, turn victims face down and strike his back sharply to dislodge obstructions. air enters victims stomach, evidenced by swelling of b) Sometimes Expel air by gently pressing down on stomach stomach. during exhalation period. 4.8 Duraticin of Movements - In all the methods, the rate of a complete respiratory cycle is 12 to 15 perminute. When the victim begins to breath of his own accord the operation should be synchronized with the natural breathing and continued until he breathes strongly. 4.9 Advisability of Learning Alternative Methods - It is advisable that all concerned know how to apply more than one good method, since, when there are injuries due to fall or burn, certain methods Next to the Arm-Lift Backmay not become capable of application. Pressure Method, the Hip-Lift Back-Pressure Method is the best and may be adopted. The Rocking Method may also be learnt and used in Special cases. 4;lO. Mechanical Means of Artificial Respiration - A lirge number .of mechariical tieans of artificial respiration have now been developed and it is recommended: that suitable equipment may also be used for artificial respiration. 15

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APPENDIXA ( Clause 2.1.2 )

DOS AND DONTS INSTRUCTIONS

DO
1. MAINS AND APPARATUS

DON'T

Before replacing a lamp or handling a fan, make sure that the supply is switched off. Use correct size and quality of fuse wire when renewing blown fuse.

Do not connect single pole switch or fuse in a neutral circuit, but always connect in the live or phase wire. DO not renew a blown fuse until you are satisfied as to the cause and have rectified any irregularity. DO not use copper wire as substitute for fuse wire.

When removing fuse, pull out the supply end first and when replacing the supply end should be put in last. Place sign men working or other warning boards on main switch before commencing work. Before working on any circuit or apparatus, make sure that the controlling switches are opened and locked or the fuse holders withdrawn,

Do not close any switch, unless you are familiar with the circuit which it controls and know the reason for its being opened. Do not touch or tamper with any electrical gear or conductor, unless you have made sure that it is dead and earthed. High voltage apparatus may give leakage shock or flashover even without touching. Do not work in live ,circuits without the express orders of Make the person-in-charge. certain that all safety precautions have been taken and you are accompanied by a second person competent to render first aid and artificial respiration. 16

Always treat circuit as alive until you have proved them to be dead, the insulztion of the conductors may be defective.

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DO
Before working on motor or other rotating machine, make sure that it cannot be set in motion without your permission. Cultiva.te the habit of turning your face away whenever an arc or flash may occur. Guard against arcs as well as high voltage, remember that burns from arcs may be very severe. See that all splices and connections are securely made. Use extreme care when breaking an inductive circuit as dangerously high voltage is likely to result. Thoroughly discharge to earth all cables before working on the cores. Test rubber gloves periodically. .

DON'T
Do not disconnect earthing connections or render ineffective the safety gadgets installed on mains and apparatus. Do not tamper with the meter boards and cutouts, unless you are authorized to do so. Do not expose your eyes to an electric arc. Painful injury may results even with short exposure. Do not close or open a switch or fuse slowly or hesitatingly; do it quickly and positively. Do not turn your face and then grope for switch or fuse.

Do not use metal case flashlight apparatus which is around energized. Do not place any part of your body in circuit either to round or across the terminal when making a connection or operating.

Place rubber mats in front electrical switchboards.

of

Do not use wires with poor insulation. Do not touch an electric circuit when your hands are wet, or bleeding from a cut or an abrasion. Do not work on energized circuits without taking extra precautions, such as the use of rubber gloves and wooden handles. 17

Prevent accumulation of gases in unventilated manholes. Varnishes emit flammable vapour.

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DO 2. PORTABLE LAMPS AND

D ON T
APPLIANCES

Ensure that all portable appliances are provided with 3-pin plug and socket connections and the metal work of the apparatus is effectively earthed.

Do not use a lamp in a metal holder fixed to the end of a loose flexible wire as a portable hand lamp. Do not disconnect a plug by pulling the fiexible cable or when the switch in ON.

Always use portable hand lamps of the insulated safety type and provided with a rubber, plastic or wooden handle and wire guard.

Do not use kinked or perished cables for portable lamps and appliances.

Do not plug in any portable lamp or apparatus before making sure that the switch is OFF and that the wall plug is properly inserted in the socket. 3. FIRE Disconnect the supply immediately in case of fire on or near electrical apparatus, Do not use fire extinguishers on electrical equipment, unless it is clearly marked as suitable for that purpose. Use sand blanket instead. Do not throw water on live electrical equipment in case of fire. It is dangerous to you.

Make sure, when using water hose, that the jet of water does not come into contact with live apparatus. Keep flammable material only in special containers and in fireproof rooms. Be sure that your men ,are familiar with the location of fire fighting apparatus. 18

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DO
Organize precautionary fire drill.

DONI

Have sufficient number of fire extinguishers located in strategic position, so that they may be available for immediate use in various areas. Check fire. fighting periodically. apparatus

Wipe up oil as soon as possible; use sand to cover oil spots. 4. ELECTRId SHOCK Do not take unnecessary risk with electricity. Low voltage, under certain circumstances, can be more dangerous than high voltage. Do not leave the casualty tact with live apparatus. off current immediately. in conSwitch

Remove the casualty from the cause, render first aid and send for doctor or take the casualty to a hospital or dispensary.

Report all accidents, whether minor or major, non-fatal or fatal, immediately to the person-in-charge. Study carefully and practise first aid treatment for injured persons.

Do not attempt to disengage a person in contact with a live apparatus which cannot be switchad off immediately. Insulate yourself from earth by standing on rubber mat, or dry board before attempting to get him clear. Do not touch his body. Pull him by clothes if they are dry or push him clear with a piece of dry wood. Do not discontinue artificial respiration until recovery or death It may is certified by doctor. take even more than 2 to 3 hours for recovery.

Study carefully and practice regularly the instructions for resuscitation ( artificial respiration ) after electric shock, displayed at every major electrical installation,

IS : 5216 ( Part

II ) - 1982 DOJVT Do not remove the body without the permission of the police even after certification of death by doctor. PRECAUTIONS Do not wear loose clothing, metal watch straps, bangles or finger rings while working on electrical appliances. Do not hang clothes and such other things on electrical fittings Do not work on a pole or other elevated position if there is a live part on it without safety belt and rubber gloves, and unless a competent person stands on the ground nearby to direct operations and give warning. Do not use a ladder without a lashing rope; otherwise the ladder should be held firmly by another person. Do not go carelessly near running belts on machines.

DO
Whenever possible, use one hand only when working about an electrical circuit, even though it is supposed to be dead. 5. GENERAL SAFETY

Preach and practise safety at all can be times. Good work spoiled by an accident.

Work deliberately and carefully. Haste causes many accidents, be sure of what you are doing.

Examine before use all safety such as rubber appliances, gloves, mats, ladders, goggles, insulated pliers, etc, for their soundness. Always add the acid or soda to water and not oiGG versa when mixing sulphuric acid or caustic soda and water. Always report immediately to the or to any person-in-charge authority any other proper condition or a dangerous dangerous practice which you may obaerve. Always be cautions while lifting or removing a heavy apparatus or material. 20

Do not remove danger notice plates or other signs or interfere with safety barriers or go beyond them.

Do not bring a naked light near battery. Smoking in the battery room is prohibited.

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DO
Warn others when they seem to be in danger near live conductor or apparatus.

DOPT Do not allow visitors and unauthorized persons to touch or handle electrical apparatus or come within the danger zone of high voltage apparatus. Do not give work lated enter excavations which out obnoxious smell, or in badly lit, badly ventiand congested areas.

Always be careful chance against accident.

and any

take no possible

Attend at once to all injuries however slight they may be. Al ways obey the safety instrucby the person-inCons given charge. Do not touch a circuit with bare fingers or hand or other makedetermine shift devices to whether or not it is alive.

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( Continucdfrompagc 2 )

Panel for Safety Procedures,

Convener SEW P. C. MANKODI Members

ETDC 2O/P35
Represcnfing Board, Vadodara

Gujarat Electricity

SHRI J. H. PATEL (Alternate to Shri P. C. Mankodi ) Central Public Works Department, New Delhi CHIEP ENGINEER ( ELEC )-I SHBI B. GCPTA SHARMA (Alternab) Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi DIRECTOR ( C~MD~ERCIAL ) DEPUTY DIRECTOR (L & L) ( Alternate ) Directorate General of Factory, Bombay SERX H. N. GUPTA SHRI G. VAIDYANATHAN ( Alternate ) Maharashtra State Electricity Board, Bombay SHRI D. J. HASTAK Karnataka Electricity Board, Bangalore S~IRI D. NARAYANA RAO Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector to the DB T. C. SIDHAN Government of Kerala, Trivandrum

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